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N.S. tourists, operators pivoting amid drought-driven ban on forest activities

Some tourism operators and people visiting Nova Scotia have been left scrambling to change their plans after the provincial ...

N.S. bans hiking and use of vehicles in woods as dry conditions raise wildfire fears

The Nova Scotia government has announced it's banning hiking, camping, fishing and use of vehicles such as ATVs in the woods ...

Dry conditions prompt New Brunswick to follow Nova Scotia's lead and shut down forests to public

Sunday morning, New Brunswick wants everyone in the province to stay out of the woods. All Crown land will be closed.
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Nova Scotia Bans Forest Access to Prevent Wildfires

Nova Scotia imposed sweeping restrictions on forest access Tuesday, banning hiking, camping and vehicle use in wooded areas ...
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‘This is ridiculous,’ Nova Scotia just banned hiking, camping to crackdown on wildfires but some people think it’s overkill

Canadians are shocked after Nova Scotia announced $25,000 fines for those caught hiking, camping or fishing in the province’s woods.

Nova Scotians lament early end to summer after wildfire risks force ban on most outdoor activities

Nearby, atop the Mabou Highlands walled by the Atlantic Ocean, Capes 100, a world-renowned trail race, has been cancelled ...
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Parks Canada closes parts of Kejimkujik, York Redoubt and other parks due to fire risk

Parks Canada would like to advise visitors and the public of the following closures at Parks Canada-administered sites in ...
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‘As bad as the Japanese beetles’: Different methods used to keep geese away from beaches, courses

Paul Lewis and his trio of trained border collies have been making the rounds, visiting beaches at Penhorn, Banook and Albro ...